Clean energy
Wind turbine service technician
Inspect and repair wind turbine mechanical, electrical and control systems.
BLS · May 2025
EDUCATION & ENTRY
Technical program + employer training
Electro-mechanical training is relevant to wind energy maintenance. Confirm turbine-specific training, climbing and rescue expectations, travel and employer entry requirements. A broad technical credential does not cover every job requirement.
The state’s typical entry education classification is “Associate's degree.” This describes the occupation broadly; employers, programs and licensing bodies set specific requirements.
CONNECT THE CAREER TO A PLACE TO LEARN
Oregon training options
These are related routes to investigate. Confirm the full preparation, current admissions and eligibility for your intended role with the provider.
Columbia Gorge Community College
Electro-Mechanical Technology
Study automated electronic equipment used in power generation and manufacturing.
Ask: Which courses and work experience connect to wind energy, industrial maintenance or semiconductors?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
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The median is the midpoint of estimated wages for Oregon workers in this occupation. The hourly median is $29.72. These figures describe workers across experience levels; they are not starting pay or the earnings of graduates from the programs below.
Oregon projects employment moving from 194 jobs in 2024 to 272 in 2034. The projected 297 openings over the decade include growth and replacement needs as workers leave an occupation. Dividing that total by ten gives the rounded annual average shown above. These are projections, not today’s vacancies.
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